We have some early concerts, a hint about an aborted first feature film, and the end of the work on A Hard Day’s Night are among the highlights of this episode of What A Fab Day, the podcast telling you the day by day story of the Beatles. Today, we focus on what happened to the Fab Four on the 24th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:27 – In 1960, John Lennon and Paul McCartney have a second performance at the Fox And Hounds pub in Caversham.
1:02 – In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Top Ten Club for their second Hamburg residency.
1:14 – In 1962, the Beatles play the Star-Club in Hamburg for their third German residency.
1:26 – In 1963, the Beatles top the bill of the Another Mersey Beat Showcase at the Majestic Ballroom in London.
2:03 – In 1964, the A Hard Day’s Night shooting are completed.
2:29 – United Artists reaches a deal with BBC for the Follow The Beatles documentary.
3:49 – In 1965, the Beatles are outside the City Barge club in London for more filming for Help!.
4:21 – In 1967, the Beatles go out together to watch Donovan perform live.
4:39 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.

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A formative pub gig down south, more filming, and a very short public speech are among the highlights of this episode of What A Fab Day, the podcast telling you the day by day story of the Beatles. Today, we focus on what happened to the Fab Four on the 23rd of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:27 – In 1960, John Lennon and Paul McCartney perform an acoustic set at the Fox And Hounds pub in Caversham.
1:06 – Mike Robbins gives them pointers.
1:31 – In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Top Ten Club for their second Hamburg residency.
1:46 – In 1962, the Beatles play the Star-Club in Hamburg for their third German residency.
1:58 – In 1963, the Beatles are on the stage of the Floral Hall in Southport.
2:09 – In 1964, the shootings for the Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night take place at the Thornbury Playing Fields in Isleworth.
2:42 – At lunchtime, John Lennon was at the Dorchester Hotel for a literary luncheon to celebrate his In His Own Write.
4:04 – In the afternoon, there’s a mixing session for A Hard Day’s Night.
4:22 – In 1965, the Beatles are at the Twickenham Film Studios for more filming for Help!.
4:41 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.

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Some early residencies, the completion of two Revolver songs, and John Lennon changing his name are among the highlights of this episode of What A Fab Day, the podcast telling you the day by day story of the Beatles. Today, we focus on what happened to the Fab Four on the 22nd of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:29 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, for their second German residency.
0:43 – In 1962, the Beatles perform another night at the Star-Club in Hamburg for their third German residency.
0:55 – In 1964, the Beatles keep shooting A Hard Day’s Night.
1:38 – In 1965, there’s more shooting for Help!, the Beatles’ second film.
2:35 – In 1966, the Beatles record overdubs on Taxman and Tomorrow Never Knows.
3:27 – In 1969, John Lennon adds Ono to his name.
4:02 – John & Yoko is recorded at the EMI Studios.
4:30 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.

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The Beatles playing their biggest concert to date, film more scenes, and have the final recording for Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band are among the highlights of this episode of What A Fab Day, the podcast telling you the day by day story of the Beatles. Today, we focus on what happened to the Fab Four on the 21st of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:33 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, for their second German residency.
0:47 – In 1962, the Beatles perform another night at the Star-Club in Hamburg for their third German residency.
1:02 – In 1963, the Beatles are second in the bill of the NME 1962-1963 Annual Poll-Winners’ All Star Concert.
1:50 – Later on, they play at the Pigalle Club in London.
2:06 – In 1964, Paul McCartney keeps on filming his solo sequence for a Hard Day’s Night.
2:24 – In 1965, the Beatles complete the Scotland Yard scene for the Help! film.
2:38 – In 1966, the Beatles record Taxman for their Revolver LP.
3:37 – In 1967, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band gets a run-out groove tape loop.
5:12 – Only A Northern Song is mixed in mono.
5:28 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
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An irate letter, several studio sessions and an unseen scene are among the highlights of this episode of What A Fab Day, the podcast telling you the day by day story of the Beatles. Today, we focus on what happened to the Fab Four on the 20th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:27 – In 1961, the Beatles get a bitter letter from Allan Williams during their second residency in Hamburg, West Germany.
1:41 – In 1962, the Beatles enjoy a day off.
1:54 – In 1963, the Beatles are on the stage of the Mersey View Pleasure Grounds in Frodsham.
2:11 – In 1964, Paul McCartney films his own solo sequence for a Hard Day’s Night.
3:17 – George Martin creates a mono and stereo mix for A Hard Day’s Night.
3:30 – In 1965, the Beatles are busy filming in Twickenham Film Studios, for their Help! film.
4:30 – In 1966, the Beatles record And Your Bird Can Sing and practice Taxman.
5:28 – In 1967, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is mixed in stereo and Only A Northern Song gets further overdubs.
6:21 – In 1969, the Beatles and Billy Preston record overdubs on I Want You (She’s So Heavy) and then start recording Oh! Darling.
7:12 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.

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